Smith & Wesson - Model 1

.22 Short Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd generation, Both pistols manufactured in 1875, The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first American cartridge load revolver and the first firearm Smith & Wesson ever produced. Revolvers prior to this were typically percussion revolvers, which were loaded using separate powder, primers and bullets. The development and commercialization of the cartridge load revolver was a seminally important moment in American firearms history, and it put Smith & Wesson on the map as one of America’s preeminent gun makers. A true piece of history and a worthy addition to any collector's gun cabinet, £1400! Can be sold separately. Finance Available.